Queercents Weekly Roundup

Happy Saturday everyone! It’s a beautiful day and I’ll be spending it the best way I can think of…doing homework. Ok, that’s totally not the best way I can think of (a bike ride would be way better) but apparently being a grad student takes a lot of work. Who knew? Of course, there’s always time for the roundup.

Mawlynnong has been touted as the cleanest and most environmentally conscious city in India. Check out how they pulled that off here. (Read it at BBC)

An AIDS vaccine is showing some success in Thailand. (Read it at NYTimes)

Today is Museum Day! That means free admission to hundreds of museums. (Read it at Lifehacker)

Listening is one of those important little skills that can substantially improve your business and personal relationships. Here’s are some steps to improve your listening skills.

Being an conscientious shopper doesn’t have to mean you go broke. Here are some tips to save green when you shop green. (Wisebread)

Looking to take the next step to get on track with your finances? Trent does a round up of eleven books that rise above the rest. All you need is your library card.

Queercents Flashback: Speaking of taking the next step, Helen has great way to ease into investing with the Three Minute Portfolio.